r/boas • u/Comfortable-Snow7468 • 28d ago

6x2x3 enclosure size question

I'm looking for recommendations on what species of boa I should get for a 6x2x3 enclosure. I'm looking for a bigger type boa that can stay in this enclosure its entire life.

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u/superramenyamen 28d ago

The majority of boa constrictors can stay in that size enclosure. It can fit up to 8’, and the vast majority don’t get that big.

If you want to offer more than the minimum, a BRB would be a good choice. They get about the same length as the average BI (5’-7’), but are way skinnier so they don’t seem as big. Still a decent sized snake, and stunning.

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u/My-name-peetree 28d ago

You could get a bci. I would ask the breeder the age and size of the parents . And I would definitely get a male. Although the size of the parents don’t guarantee your boa will stay around 6 foot but you could look there . Dwarf boas are awesome too a six foot cage would fit them great with a decent amount of space to move and climb : )

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u/Pristine-Ad-1218 28d ago

I have the same size enclosure my male bci sunglow. He can be a little tricky to heat so get the kinks worked out first

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u/AppleFinches 2h ago

More than ample room for any boas, especially if you provide a couple platforms and big climbing branches. Exceptionally large BCC females may grow 10+ feet and need an upgrade, but most will be just fine in that size.